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Desavigny Family History

Desavigny Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sevigny, Devine, Savin, Lavigne, Devin, Davino, Demontigny, Davignon

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Where is the Desavigny family from?

You can see how Desavigny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desavigny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Desavigny family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Desavigny's in USA. California had the highest population of Desavigny families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Desavigny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desavigny census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Desavigny. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Desavigny. For the veterans among your Desavigny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desavigny lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1999, in the United States, Desavigny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Desavigny in 1956 was 49, and 48 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desavigny ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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